Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The science and technology of electronics and the development of electronic devices as applied to aeronautics and astronautics.
- noun The electronic systems, equipment, and other devices so developed.
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- noun The
science andtechnology of thedevelopment and use ofelectrical andelectronic devices inaviation . - noun The devices used in avionics.
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- noun science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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EMS and fire services; the ownership and operation of successful businesses in avionics, aerospace, nuclear facility security, construction, heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
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Good luck in the Navy, the Army was very good to me for 27 years, avionics is a very good field.
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GE is pursuing similar joint ventures in avionics, rail locomotives and "clean coal" technology.
GE Expands in China Paul Glader 2010
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Good luck in the Navy, the Army was very good to me for 27 years, avionics is a very good field.
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I mean, in terms of any lawsuits, Nancy, obviously, it ` s a three-part analysis -- the manufacturer of the aircraft manufacturer of the engines and then the manufacturer of what you call the avionics, the electronics.
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Ill. He then went on to Millington, Tenn., for "A" school and advanced first term avionics training.
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The roll control system will receive commands from computers, electronics and other equipment, called the avionics system, to help steer it during flight.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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The avionics are the most important part of the jet.
nst online 2009
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The agency is concentrating in sectors where it believes the United States can reap the most benefits, he said, such as avionics, medical technology and heavy equipment for construction, farming and power generation.
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Department of Defense cuts costs, but still sees some growth opportunities from proposed shifts in spending to certain technologies such as avionics for military needs.
Aeroflex Ends Flat After IPO Lynn Cowan 2010
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